Situated in the
historic Red Fort, the museum exhibits objects that date to the Mughal
period. On view are manuscripts and firemans' that demonstrate the fine art
of calligraphy. Also on view are paintings, textiles and costumes. One
section concentrates on relics of the 1857 war (First War of Independence)
like maps and weapons.

CRAFTS MUSEUM

Location: Bhairon Road, Pragati
Maidan, New Delhi - 110001.Timing: July to September : 0930 am- 5 pm; October to June : 0930 am to 0600
pm DailyClosed : Monday and National
Holidays.

Attractions:
Indian Crafts, Wooden Carvings, Metalware, Paintings.

The Crafts Museum
complex is a charming oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Delhi.
Mud huts with painted walls and thatched roofs, courtyards, terracotta
horses recreating village shrines, craftsmen at work are some of the
elements that add to the rural ambience of the place.

Within the museum itself are examples of traditional Indian crafts, wooden
carvings and images, metalware, especially ewe Perdue objects from Bastar,
West Bengal and Bihar, clay and terracotta pots, toys and images, folk and
tribal paintings, jewellery and textiles.

Situated opposite
to Raj Ghat is the Gandhi Museum. Dedicated to the Father of the Nation, the
museum contains some of his personal belongings. There are five pavilions
one can go through that comprise of sculpture, photographs and paintings of
Gandhiji and the history of the Satyagraha movement as well as the
philosophy of 'ahinsa' (non-violence).

The museum is
dedicated to the famous poet Mirza Ghalib and has on display a statue,
photographs, books and important documents of his time. The library contains
a collection of his poems and those of other comtempory poets.

A collection of
memorablia of Mahatma Gandhi, including an exhibition of dolls, shown
important landmarks in Gandhiji's life, books and cassettes.

MALLIAH MEMORIAL THREATRE CRAFT MUSEUM

Location: No. 5, Deen Dayal
Upadhyay Marg,
New Delhi.

Attractions: Collection of
threatre crafts from all over the country.

Collection of
theatre crafts from all over the country. Rare collection of puppets and
masks. Ornaments crafted from mental, wood, horn pitch and shells and. A
production centre which recreates old designs and theatre craft objects.

This museum takes us into the
world of thrill and sensation as museum contains several thought provoking
items all related to police Crime & Criminals, from the ancient to the
modern times. Exhibition acquired from different states and central police
organisations both of Indian and Foreign Origin. Photography is allowed with
permission. Museum has no admission fees.

The
Rail Transport Museum is a must for rail buffs. There are models of train
engines and coaches and it is a train-lovers delight. Its pride is a model
of India's very first train, a steam engine that made its journey from
Mumbai to Thane in 1853.

The locomotives here are all displayed in the open although there
is a museum as well, which is a storehouse of information on the history of
railways in India.

Its vintage displays include the oldest locomotive in the
world-still working; the Viceregal Dining Car (1889) and the Prince of Wales
Saloon (1875), Maharaja of Mysore's Saloon (1899), Maharaja of Baroda's
Saloon (1886). The royal saloons are definitely worth a look for the
elaborate interior design. To enter the royal saloons one has to buy a
ticket.

The star attraction is the Fairy Queen, built in 1855, and
considered to be the best preserved steam locomotive engines of her age.
Children can enjoy a ride on the miniature rail track.

Attractions:Newspaper Clippings
And Photographs From The Independence Movement.

The
residence of Late Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India was
converted into a museum after his death. The museum is a fascinating place
to learn about the history of the Independence Movement.

There are several photographs of the erstwhile Prime Minister, giving an
account of his life. Besides this, the colonial building is also equally
interesting, with its teak paneled rooms with high ceilings, spacious
verandas and well kept gardens.

Collection of what is called "Everyday Arts"
which houses only terracotta & metal artifacts depicting the story of life.
The complex is a workshop and an Artists Studio where artisans work and also
live the same complex in the Terracotta village. The museum was established
by Shri Mulkraj Anand in 1979.

One can find just about every kind of a doll
one needs to see in Shankar's International Dolls Museum. There are about
6,000 dolls collected from over 85 countries and a third of the collection
has been gathered from different parts of India. Each doll is resplendently
dressed in costumes that represent the country or the region they come from.